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1. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 512999Is the expression "rag trade" common in American English usage?

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   Sep 18, 2019 · So for example someone I met that was quite successful in the clothing industry introduced themselves saying "Oh I used to be in the rag trade"...as if it was something quite insignificant and at the same time it was obvious they were actually quite proud of their involvement in the business.

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3. faroutmagazine.co.uk › songs-the-rolling-stonesThe Rolling Stones songs written about the women they loved

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   May 7, 2023 · The words even include a lurid reference to Bianca’s visit to the White House. “You don’t worry about the things that you used to be/ You’re a rag-trade girl, you’re the queen of porn/ You’re the easiest lay on the White House lawn.” Nice one, Mick. Very supportive.

4. songmeanings.com › songs › viewThe Rolling Stones - Respectable Lyrics & Meanings | SongMeanings

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   Uh yes! Well now you're a pillar of society. You don't worry about the things that you used to be. You're a rag-trade girl, you're the queen of porn. You're the easiest lay on the White House lawn. Get out of my life, don't come back. She's so respectable. She's so delectable. She's so respectable. Get out of my life. Don't take my wife.

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5. www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com › blog › britishBritish Slang That Confuses Americans - The Not So Innocents ...

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   Nov 27, 2017 · This disgusting term was one of Heather’s favorites. It’s funny that Americans focus on the product (rag meaning tampon or pad, one imagines), while the Brits have evoked a vivid image of the blood and uterine lining that come out during that time of the month.

6. www.songfacts.com › lyrics › the-rolling-stonesLyrics for Respectable by The Rolling Stones - Songfacts

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   Uh yes. Well now you're a pillar of society. You don't worry about the things that you used to be. You're a rag-trade girl, you're the queen of porn. You're the easiest lay on the White House lawn. Get out of my life, don't come back. She's so respectable. She's so delectable. She's so respectable. Get out of my life. Don't take my wife.

7. genius.com › The-rolling-stones-respectable-lyricsThe Rolling Stones – Respectable Lyrics - Genius

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   Respectable Lyrics: Well, now, we're respected in society / We don't worry about the things that we used to be / We're talking heroin with the president / Yes, there's a problem, sir, but it...

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   Why do people say 'Oh I used to be in the Rag Trade'?

   • In the clothing industry, someone who has been successful might introduce themselves by saying 'I used to be in the rag trade'...as if it was something quite insignificant, yet it was obvious they were actually quite proud of their involvement in the business.

   Is the expression "rag trade" common in American English usage?

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   What is the Rag Trade called in New York City?

   • The part of New York City that is largely focused on the fashion industry or the garment trade, which is also known as "the rag trade", is called "The Garment District". Pre-1880s (before the invention of the Kraft process), there was an important trade in rags since they were the primary raw material for making paper.

   Is the expression "rag trade" common in American English usage?

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   What does a rag mean?

   • This disgusting term was one of Heather’s favorites. It’s funny that Americans focus on the product (rag meaning tampon or pad, one imagines), while the Brits have evoked a vivid image of the blood and uterine lining that come out during that time of the month. Bollocks: Testicles; nonsense

   British Slang That Confuses Americans - The Not So Innocents Abroad

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   Was there a rag trade in the 1880s?

   • Before the invention of the Kraft process pre-1880s saw an important trade in rags as they were the primary raw material for making paper. I wonder whether the British slang term 'rag trade' is related to the long history of the actual rag trade in that country.

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9. en.wikiquote.org › wiki › The_Rolling_StonesThe Rolling Stones - Wikiquote

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   Aug 28, 2024 · You know, like we used to." Miss You; Well now you're a pillar of society You don't worry about the things that you used to be You're a rag-trade girl, you're the queen of porn You're the easiest lay on the White House lawn. Respectable; I'll never be your beast of burden. My back is broad but it's a hurting. All I want is for you to make love ...